OUR HEALTH EXPERTS ANSWER YOUR DIET & EXERCISE QUESTIONS

Are you worried about low potassium? Maybe your doctor said your potassium is low. Or…you know it’s just “another thing” to think about when eating healthy. No worries! We’ll talk about low potassium and what high potassium foods fit into a healthy diet. What is potassium & what role does it play? Potassium is a… Read More

If you’re reading this, I bet you’re sitting on your toilet straining and blocked up. Or you’re frustrated that you tried to go, but failed. You have to get on with your day, even if you feel like you’ve got a bag of bricks in your gut. Constipation stinks, so we put together a long… Read More

Navigating diabetes can be really hard. It’s even hard for medical professionals to do correctly 100% of the time! So, if you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes or you want to start managing it better, let’s talk about what to eat for breakfast. Diabetes Diet It’s normal to feel overwhelmed with diabetes meal guidelines. You may… Read More

Adolescence is a time when kids transition into more adult-like responsibilities, even with food. Here are some unique challenges and considerations for teens: Nutrition may plummet when eating with friends. They may have to make their own decisions on what to eat. Oftentimes they choose high-calorie, low-nutrition foods that are cheap and/or to mimic what… Read More

Okay, time for tough love… If your excuse to not eating healthy is because it’s “too expensive,” today’s the day your excuse becomes invalid! There are plenty of ways to save money while keeping food costs low. (And no, you don’t have to grow your own food or hunt). You just have to know the… Read More

Whether or not your doctor wants you to improve your cholesterol, everyone should be focused on heart healthy living. Cholesterol is just one component of overall heart health, but it’s something at everyone should be thinking about. In this post, we’re going to focus on improving a very specific type of cholesterol: HDL cholesterol (AKA… Read More

Has your doctor told you that your triglycerides are too high? You may be concerned about the health risks, but you don’t know how to fix the problem. Triglycerides are fat molecules that circulate in the blood. A normal amount of triglycerides is 150mg/dL or less. If your triglycerides are over 200mg/dL, you’re at higher… Read More